Welcome to the Smartdesc April newsletter. This month, we are excited to host a webinar on 20 May on the key findings from our Charity Tech Leaders Report 2025 alongside Charity IT Leaders, with the report due to launch mid May. We also feature our Charity Summer Social, highlights from Microsoft’s Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit, and…
Smartdesc is proud to announce that we have achieved the prestigious Microsoft Security Solutions Partner designation. This recognition highlights our deep capabilities around the Microsoft security stack, including Defender, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and more. By earning this badge, we demonstrate our commitment to providing top-tier security solutions that protect our customers’ digital environments.…
Last week, Adam and I had the pleasure of attending the 2nd annual Microsoft Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit in Seattle. This brought together charity leaders from over 1,000 organisations, to hear the latest updates and roadmap for Microsoft’s AI capabilities in the sector. The mood at this year’s summit was really positive. There was a sense…
Welcome to the Smartdesc March newsletter. We are nonprofit IT specialists who enable organisations to deliver more through better use of technology. This month, we are excited to share details of our Charity Leaders Summer Social on Thursday 5 June at Microsoft London. This is a brilliant opportunity to get to know charity peers in…
As the cost of living crisis continues to impact charities, coupled with rising National Insurance contributions due to take effect in April, reducing spend is more important than ever. One way charities can do this is to consolidate and optimise their IT systems. At Smartdesc, we have a wealth of experience supporting charities with their…
Would you like to get to know your charity tech peers in a friendly, relaxed setting at Microsoft’s London office? Join us on Thursday 5 June 2025 for drinks, nibbles and networking for charity leaders, in partnership with Microsoft Tech for Social Impact. We are delighted that Dan Pegler, Director of ICT at WWF-UK, will kick…
Welcome to the Smartdesc February newsletter. This month, we’re thrilled to launch our annual Charity Technology Leaders Survey – your opportunity to shape insights for technology leaders in the not-for-profit space, in partnership with Charity IT Leaders. We also feature a useful blog ahead of the PSTN switch off, upcoming charity IT roundtables with Microsoft, and…
The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch off is fast approaching. By 31 January 2027, every phone line in the UK will have moved to a fully digital network that uses Internet Protocol (IP) across a fibre-based service. This will mark the end of traditional copper phone lines and a significant leap towards a fully…
*Please note: this event has now reached full capacity* Do you want to take your charity’s IT strategy to the next level? Are there barriers currently holding your progress back? Join us on Thursday 24 April at Microsoft London for a roundtable discussion on how to accelerate your IT strategy. You will gain insights and…
Welcome to the Smartdesc January newsletter. At the start of a new year, we feature a useful blog on how to build your IT strategy without being a techie. We also share some exciting new services on offer as part of our partnership with Academia Technology Group, including full device lifecycle management, and cheaper, optimised…
